Job Description

Are you looking for a commercially focused role that allows you to take ownership of the Finances for a fundamental part of a thriving organisation? Are you an ambitious, progressive self-starter? Are you looking for the opportunity to manage a small team and drive it towards success? If so, read on!

The role of the Finance Manager will oversee the Finances of the commercial arm of this Housing organisation. Based in Surrey and reporting to the Head of Reporting, the key accountabilities of this role are to:*Manage the Finances of the commercial properties, comprising of student & key worker accommodation*Oversee a team of two part-qualified accountants, motivating and mentoring them towards hitting targets*Take responsibility for the maintenance of financial records, setting budgets, and forecasting*Business partner with stakeholders in commercial & operational divisions*Prepare statutory/consolidated accounts for delivery to the board, hitting complex reporting requirements.

The organisation has enjoyed a period of growth and change over the last few years leading them into exciting new times. The commercial portfolio is fundamental to allowing them to continue to operate so successfully, and therefore this is a role that holds high importance as the market becomes increasingly competitive.

To apply for this role, candidates should be:*A Qualified accountant (or QBE) who understands commercial reporting requirements*Autonomous, ambitious and pro-active*Excellent communicators who can influence senior stakeholders*Advanced users of Excel.

In return, there is an excellent benefits package on offer, including generous annual leave entitlements (as well as your birthday off every year!), the ability to work in a bright, newly refurbished office, and the chance to use this role as a launchpad onto greater things either inside or outside of this well-respected organisation.

There is a quick turnaround expected for this role and interviews will be held as soon as suitable candidates are put forward. There are limited interview slots available - apply not to book yours!